SIG SAUER SIG522 Rifle - Manual (Page 7)

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This page intentionally left blank. 1.1 Protect your eyes and ears
always wear safety glasses and ear plugs or “earmuff” type protectors whenever you are
shooting. always make certain that persons close to you are similarly protected. unprotected
eyes may be injured by powder, gas, carbon residue, lubricant, metallic particles, or similar
debris which may emanate occasionally from any firearm in normal use. Without ear
protection, repeated exposure to shooting noise may lead to cumulative, permanent hearing
loss.
2.0 mechanical characteristics and weapon theory
2.1 weapon description
2.1.1. general
The Sig522 rifle is a semi-automatic, blowback operated weapon. Semi-automatic
means one round will fire each time the trigger is pulled until the magazine is emptied of
ammunition. The rifle is chambered for .22lr ammunition.